Bend Elementary
22270 Bend Ferry Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080-9642
Summary
Bend Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
74.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
59.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 116/1,734 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 155/1,735 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 102 |
| Low-Income Students | 43 (42.2%) |
| English Learners | 5 (4.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 19.8 points over the full period. Math rose 8.1 points from last year and rose 19.4 points over the full period. The latest results include grades 3 and 7, which were not included in the previous year.
•Math +19.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.5% to 92.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 61% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.5% to 90.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.6-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bend Elementary rank in California?
Bend Elementary ranks No. 116 of 1,734 in reading and No. 155 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Bend Elementary compare with other schools in Red Bluff?
Bend Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Red Bluff with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Red BluffHow does Bend Elementary compare with other schools in Tehama County?
Bend Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Tehama County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tehama CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bend ElementaryThis school | 59.7% | 74.6% |
| Lincoln Street | 10.3% | 21.8% |
| Reeds Creek Elementary | 22.8% | 34.6% |
